First smile today and I'm not ok

1w ago·1 min read

My son gave me a real smile this morning, not just gas, a genuine social smile and I literally teared up. Been a rough couple months with sleep deprivation and constant worrying about if we're doing things right. But that smile just made everything worth it. Don't think I've ever felt something hit me like that before. Anyone else experience this? I'm supposed to be the tough one in our relationship but this kid has already broken me.

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DDannyRegular1w ago

I remember this exact moment. Everything before feels like you're just keeping them alive but then they smile and you realize this is actually a person. It gets better from here.

RRob H.Regular1w ago

That first real smile is insane. It's like a switch flips and suddenly this tiny human is genuinely connecting with you. Congrats on your son by the way.

SSam T.Regular1w ago

That first real smile hits different, man. Congratulations. That moment when you realize they're actually seeing you and connecting with you is insane. Get ready for a lot more of those.

RRob H.Regular1w ago

I remember that exact moment with my daughter. I was not expecting to get emotional about a smile but here we are. Three months in and you're already seeing the person he's becoming. It's wild.

LLucasRegular1w ago

Welcome to the club where a baby smile absolutely wrecks you emotionally. This is just the beginning of realizing how much this tiny person has already changed your entire world. Cherish these early moments.

BBradRegular1w ago

Seven weeks in and you get this moment. That's the good stuff. Capture it if you can even if it's just in your memory.